Bureaux de Change

Forget any worries that if you use a Bureau de Change at Gatwick
you will pay through the nose for the privilege. The charges
levied will always match or better the rates set by the principal
UK clearing banks, and currencies of all major Gatwick destinations
are carried. (The supply of some currencies may be subject to
legal restrictions). You can pre-order currency by telephoning:

The Travelex Bureau de Change to the right of the entrance to
International Departures at South Terminal, and the Thomas Cook
Bureau de Change in Departures at North Terminal are both open
24 hours a day.

As a token of its commitment to a top quality exchange service,
BAA guarantees that passengers at Gatwick will be able to buy
up to £500 in each of ten major currencies in each of the
Terminals at any time. If they fail to meet that standard of
service, they guarantee to pay the passenger the balance of the
desired exchange plus a bonus payment of £500 in Sterling
Travellers Cheques.

As well as changing currency, the Bureaux cash sterling cheques,
free of charge, when supported by a cheque guarantee card.

If you are travelling First or Business Class, there are specially
designated Fast Track counters at South Terminal Departures (Travelex)
and North Terminal Departures (Thomas Cook) and The Avenue (Travelex).

Travel and flight insurance requirements can be handled
by bureaux in each of the Terminals. Cash and cheques can be
paid into personal accounts, and payment made of gas, electricity,
phone and credit card bills, all free of charge before you fly.
Personal cheques will be cashed, subject to presentation of two
forms of identification, up to the limit of a guarantee card
- again free of charge.

Obtaining your foreign currency has been made as painless
as possible in both of Gatwick's Terminals. BAA Gatwick guarantees
that you will pay no more in commission charges than you would
in any High Street bank, and often the overall deal is better. Withdraw money from Cash
dispenses throughout the terminal buildings.

The Travelex Buy Back guarantee is a good deal for those
who are unsure how much foreign cash they will need. Exchange
more than £300 and, when you return, Travelex will buy
back up to 30% of the original transaction value at the same
exchange rate and commission free.